Principal Ecologist (Construction/Land Management)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecological consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological assessments and manage client relationships. The role offers a competitive salary range of £45,000 - £55,000 with hybrid working options and an unlimited training budget. Ideal candidates will have ecological consultancy experience and strong communication skills. Join a passionate team dedicated to sustainable practices and client-focused outcomes.

Benefits

Flexitime

Unlimited training budget

Company bonuses

Relocation package

Qualifications

• Experience in ecological consultancy.
• Passion for ecology and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Leading ecological assessments.
• Survey design.
• Implementing mitigation strategies.
• Supporting and advising clients.

Skills

Ecological experience

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of Wildlife and Countryside Acts

Ecological Impact Assessments

Job description

Overview

Principal Ecologist (Construction/land Management) – Bristol

Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 + Flexitime + Hybrid Working + Unlimited Training budget + Company Bonuses + Relocation Package

Are you a Principal Ecologist or similar looking to join a small tight knit team with 60 years of experience in advising solutions to a wide range of clients such as private landowners and conservation NGOs. Do you want the opportunity to join a company that has a strong reputation of implementing distinguished ecological consulting and solutions. The company values their employees offering flexible working conditions and competitive salary with the future option of becoming a company shareholder. The company also offers training where necessary using their unlimited training budget to help further their employee skills and knowledge. On offer is the chance to join a company dedicated to creating client focussed outcomes whilst ensuring a sustainable future supported by their personal research and development programme. The company is currently leading in specialist ecological consultancy proven by their deep-rooted client base.

In the role you will lead on ecological assessments and the required solutions in a range of projects in relation to habitat and botanical regulations. As a Principal Ecologist you will oversee survey design, licensing as well as mitigation strategies for protected species. This includes undertaking fieldwork and supporting directors to help develop and implement strategies. This role would suit an ecologist that has experience in an ecological consultancy as well as strong communication skills, who has a passion for ecology and is eager to develop their skills. The role will require you to lead client-facing work acting as the main point of communication for clients as well as managing and mentoring ecologist and development teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading Ecological assessments
• Survey design
• Implementing mitigation strategies
• Supporting and advising clients

Requirements

• Ecological experience
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of Wildlife and Countryside Acts and regulations
• Ecological Impact Assessments

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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